Citroen DS 1971 (K) - FIVE SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX 4-Door

The Citroen DS 21 has had just one French owner (a Gentleman in Gemenos near Marseille) before being imported into the UK in 2003 through French Classics of Kent. Presenting very well and used extensively on International road rallies including Le Jog in which it achieved a class win. She comes with numerous parts / labour invoices to show regular upkeep over the last 20 years. The first British owner fitting U.K. spec upgraded Halogen headlamps correctly wired with relays etc. In addition the car has had 123 electronic ignition fitted, new brake pads and shoes, a new alternator and uprated radiator and water pump. It also has a Hi - Torque starter and the latest type uprated drive shafts and the head has been off and new valves and springs fitted. At some point a tow bar has been added and there is a yet to be fitted Retro Classic radio. An expensive unit, it has a modern DAB conversion and comes with speakers and a clever front designed to make it look very close to the original. The boot also contains a comprehensive touring kit which includes the sorts of spares one might need for a dash across the Continent plus a new accumulator sphere, wheel trims and a pair of headlight glasses ( hard to find we are told ) Within the last few years the car has had a full LHM fluid flush, new suspension spheres and a new hydraulic pump, the suspension is healthy supported by the audible clicking in and out of the hydraulic pump valve at 15 second intervals or so. The DS 21 has also received a thorough service with replacement of several suspension bellows and rust proofing of the underside and door cavities. It also had its steering set up by Citroen Classics of Staines who reputedly volunteered that it was one of the best we've tried. A well spec'd car with a nice rear sun blind it has several standard features which make DS ownership particularly straight forward including a carburettor and an easy to use five speed manual gearbox. An owners handbook is present along with much useful technical literature to aid keeping the car in good fettle. FOR MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE : www.mandmautomotive.co.uk